Credits, Majors, Degrees

Credits, Majors, Degrees

College Credits

• One college credit represents the number of hours spent in the class

• Generally college credits are 3-4 hours

• 12-15 credit hours a semester is considered a full time student

• Less than 12 credit hours in a semester is considered a part time student

Multiple Choice

If a student is taking a total of 12 hours, each which are worth 3 credits, how many classes is the student taking?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Degrees

• Associate Degree-2 Years

• Bachelors Degree-4 Years

• Masters Degree-6 Years*

Associates Degree

60 Total Credit Hours

Bachelors Degree

120 Total Credit Hours

Masters Degree

Credit Hours Vary

Multiple Choice

If you are completing an Associates Degree, 60 credit hours total while taking only 3 credit hour courses, how many courses will you take in total?

• 15

• 20

• 25

Majors

• Specific subject that students can specialize in to prepare you for your career